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Prof. Dr. Sjoerd Beugelsdijk is a Professor of International Business at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen. He also serves as Research Director and holds a visiting professorship at KU Leuven. His expertise spans globalization, cultural differences, and national identity, with a focus on their economic implications. He earned his PhD from Tilburg University in 2003, focusing on cultural diversity and regional development.
Research Interests: Beugelsdijk’s work explores cultural diversity’s impact on economic globalization, firm internationalization, and national identity. He has published over 70 refereed articles in top journals like the Journal of International Business Studies and Journal of Economic Geography. His recent projects include a government advisory report on Dutch national identity (SCP 2019) and the JIBS Silver Medal (2019) for contributions to international business research.
- Education: PhD (Tilburg University, 2003), MSc (Tilburg University, 1999)
- Grants: Over €1 million in funding from NWO (Rubicon, Veni, Vidi) and others
- Editorial Roles: Editor of Journal of International Business Studies (2016–present)
- Advising: Supervised 11 PhD students and served on numerous doctoral committees
Key Achievements: Awarded the JIBS Silver Medal (2019), top teacher awards (2016–2018), and recognition for best papers in Academy of Management and Academy of International Business conferences. His research bridges economic geography, management, and sociology, addressing global value chains, cultural distance, and institutional hazards.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Global Economics & Management research group at Groningen, collaborating internationally with scholars from Copenhagen Business School, Bocconi University, and others.
